life without a rectum

[irpiano]

What have people done to alleviate the problems of "postsurgical bowel dysfunction" or "lower anterior resection syndrome" (frequent elimination in small quantities over several hours) ? Am particularly interested in those who have this condition as a result of the removal of the rectum due to low  rectal cancer. Thank you

[KeithMarshall54]

Had this Resection back in 2013.Bag for 10mths.Radiation going into the op.8mths chemo coming out.Tips..i take 2 Loperamide Daily.Good Breakfast eg.Cereal Toast Coffee.Within 30 mins 2 to 3 trips to the Bathroom.Shower etc.Small lunch..nothing fancy at the normal time.Have a good dinner 5pm onwards.Stay clear of any Foods that will Disturb the Bowel.Couple of visits to the Bathroom prior to Bed.Another Shower.Makes me feel better.Drinks lots of H20.Its the New Norm.You are Alive and You Matter.

[KarenFG]

Thank you for posting. My husband is going to have his reversal of his ileostomy in a few weeks. His rectum was removed and we had no idea what to expect.

[specialmom]

Hello Karenfg, how did the surgery go for your husband?